08/17/2009 - Advisory Parks & Recreation CommissionApproved October 19, 2009
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ADVISORY PARKS COMMISSION
EAGAN. MINNESOTA
MITES OF REGULARMEETING OF AUGUST 17, 2009
A regular meeting of the Advisory Parks Commission was called to order at 7:00 p.m. on August 17, 2009 with the
following Commission Members present: Duane Hansen, Bruce Goff, Phil Belfiori, Laurie Halverson, and Jennifer
Dahlquist. Members Aanning, Anderson and Palmer were not present. Staff included Director Juli Johnson and Paul Olson,
Superintendent of Parks.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Member Halverson moved, Member Hansen seconded, with all members present voting in favor to approve the
agenda as presented.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF MAY 18, 2009
Member Goff moved, Member Halverson seconded, with all present members voting in favor to approve the
minutes of May 18, 2009.
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DIRECTOieS 11EPARTMENT UPDATE
Director Johnson stated that Cascade Bay celebrated its 10 year anniversary, rain and all, with entertainment by
Radio Disney and cake with Captain C. Breeze. She thanked commission members that came out to the event. It was also
noted that Cascade Bay is still open for the next couple of weeks with an "all you can play for an entire day" mini golf
special for $5.00.
Fall softball leagues are underway with the summer league having only one or two rain cancellations. Eighty
softball teams are registered for the fall season registrations for adult basketball, flag football, and volleyball are now being
accepted. New playgrounds at Wescott Station and Quarry Park are fmishing up and Rahn Park is currently underway with a
rain garden being added. Northview Park is probably the oldest playground in the city and by the end of the fall season that
will be replaced as well.
Director Johnson indicated that the City has submitted two different federal grants for stimulus dollars; one for an
overall city project for energy efficiency throughout all city buildings and one specifically for a geothermal application for
the Civic Ice Arena for heating and cooling. She added that fewer calls are coming in regarding Emerald Ash Bore but staff is
keeping a watchful eye. Buck Thorn however is spreading so the public was encouraged to call the city to take part in the
removal program.
Upcoming events and programs highlighted by Director Johnson included Lone Oak Days scheduled for September
26 and September 27, fall preschool registration, and preschool preview on September 9 from 9:30 11:30 am at the Eagan
Community Center. Johnson also reminded the public that theEagan Community Center closes for its annual maintenance
from August 31 September 7. This is when projects like the resurfacing of gym floors, carpet and equipment replacement
as well as in -depth maintenance projects can be completed
CONSENT AGENDA
There were no Consent Agenda Items for the Commission to review.
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DEVELOPMENT PROPOSALS
There were no Development Proposals for the Commission to review.
BUSINESS
There were no Old Business items for the Commission to review.
NEW BUS INESS
Paul Olson, Superintendent of Parks, presented to the Commission recommendations to be proposed to City Council
for approval on September 8 in regards to the 2010 -2014 Parks CIP, 2010 Park Dedication Fees, and the 2010 Fee Schedule.
Superintendent Olson reviewed several documents outlining the proposed projects for consideration along with a brief
explanation on funding for the CIP.
Member Halverson moved and Member Dahlquist seconded with everyone present voting in favor to recommend
that the City Council approve the 2010 -2014 Capital Improvement Plan as presented.
Member Goff moved and Member Hansen seconded with everyone present voting in favor to recommend to the City
Council that the 2010 parks and trails dedication fees remain the same as the 2009 fees.
Member Hansen moved and Member Halverson seconded with everyone present voting in favor to recommend that
the City Council approve the 2010 fees and charges as presented.
OTHER BUSINESS AND REPORTS
There were no Other Business and Reports items for the Commission to review.
COMMUNICATIONS
There were no Communication items for the Commission to review.
ROUND TABLE
There were no Round Table items for the Commission to review.
ADJOURNMENT
With no further business to conduct, Member Dahlquist moved, Member Hanson seconded, with all members voting
in favor to adjourn the meeting. The meeting was adjourned at 7:30 p.m.
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